Go-ahead for offices-to-apartments conversion on Liverpool's Strand

Computer-generated image of how Mersey House on the Strand in Liverpool will look when a project to convert the office building into apartments is completed

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A developer has got the final go-ahead to start work on converting a vacant 1960s office block in Liverpool city centre into apartments.

Mersey House Ltd had already secured planning consent to change the use of Mersey House on the Strand, which is next door to the 30 James Street Hotel.

Now the firm, via its planning consultant Euan Kellie Property Solutions, has secured planning consent from the city council to re-clad the exterior of the buiding.

With the approval of the new cladding system, building work should start soon to create 122 new apartments.

Euan Kellie, directorof Euan Kellie Property Solutions, said: “Mersey House is a landmark building and is part of Liverpool’s World Heritage Site.

“Receiving planning permission to re-clad the building will refresh the street scape on this important section of the Strand and allow the building’s new lease of life on the inside, to be reflected on the outside.”

Designed by Halliday Meecham Architects, the new cladding has been designed to read as one continuous element to respond to and respect the World Heritage Site designation along with the Castle Street Conservation Area and associated surrounding listed buildings.

Alan Parry-Davies, director of Halliday Meecham Architects, added: “Our client is thrilled to have received planning permission to re-clad the building.

“Euan’s help with the planning process has been invaluable. It will really help bring the character of the building forward on to the Strand. Our client is looking forward to turning the plans into reality.”